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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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