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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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