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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling 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 institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies 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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