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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education 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 students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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