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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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