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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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