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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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