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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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