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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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