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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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