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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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