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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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