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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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