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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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