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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key 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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