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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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