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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive 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 participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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