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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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