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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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