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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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