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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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