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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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