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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because 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 participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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