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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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