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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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