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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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