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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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