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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving 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 instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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