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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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