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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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