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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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