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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively 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 institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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