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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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