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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive 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 organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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