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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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