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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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