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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education