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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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