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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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