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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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