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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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