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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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