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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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