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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the 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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