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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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