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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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