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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? 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 classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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