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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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