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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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