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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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