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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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