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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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