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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online 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 education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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