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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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