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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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