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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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