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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education 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 participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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