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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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