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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively 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 assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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