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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly 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 quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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