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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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