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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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