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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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