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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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