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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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