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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance 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 educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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