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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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