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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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