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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. 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 massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online 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 make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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