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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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