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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning 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 make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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