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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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