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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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