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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students 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 a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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