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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive 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 we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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