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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important 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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