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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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