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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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