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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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