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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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