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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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