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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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