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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online 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 ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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