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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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