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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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