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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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