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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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