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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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