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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended 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 organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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