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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of 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 students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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