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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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