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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning 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 education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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