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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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