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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches 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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