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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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