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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? 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 for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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