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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. 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 institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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