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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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