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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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