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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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