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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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