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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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