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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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