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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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