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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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