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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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