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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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