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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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