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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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