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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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