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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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