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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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