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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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