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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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