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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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