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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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