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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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