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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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