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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that 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 institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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