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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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