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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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