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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions 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 assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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