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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources