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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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