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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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