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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education 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 certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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