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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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