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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction 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 assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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