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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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