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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. 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 massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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