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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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