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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. 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 education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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