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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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