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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major 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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