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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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