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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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