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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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