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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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