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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online 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 organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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