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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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