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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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