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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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