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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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