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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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