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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. 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 online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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