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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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