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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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