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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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