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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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