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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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