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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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