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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because 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 we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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