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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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