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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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