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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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