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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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