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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because online education 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 be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education