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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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