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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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