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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online 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 stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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