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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively 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 students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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