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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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