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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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