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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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