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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because 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 be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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