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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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