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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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