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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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