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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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