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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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