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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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