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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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