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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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