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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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