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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important 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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