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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively 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 teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the 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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