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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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