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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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