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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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