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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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