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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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