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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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