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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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