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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. 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 participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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