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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources