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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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