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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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