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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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