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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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