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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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