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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing 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 schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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