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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. 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 participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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