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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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