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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key 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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