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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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