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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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