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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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