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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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