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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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