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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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