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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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