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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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