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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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