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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online 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 teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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