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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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