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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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