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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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