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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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