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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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