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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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