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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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