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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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