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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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