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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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