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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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