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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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