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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-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 institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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