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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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