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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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