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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important 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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