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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-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 organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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