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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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