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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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