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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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