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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important 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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