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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-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 institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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