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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training 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 we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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