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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching 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 organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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