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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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