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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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