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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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