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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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