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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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