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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important 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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