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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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