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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended 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 ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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