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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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