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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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