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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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