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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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