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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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