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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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