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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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