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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. 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 participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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