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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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