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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive 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 stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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