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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. 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 MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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