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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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