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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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