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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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