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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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