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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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