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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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