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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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