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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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