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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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