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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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