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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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