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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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