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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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