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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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