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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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