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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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