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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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