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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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