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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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