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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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