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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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