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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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