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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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