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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive 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 institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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