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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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