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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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