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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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