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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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