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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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