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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because 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 schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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