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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure 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 ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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