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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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