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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education