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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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