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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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