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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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