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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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