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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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