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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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