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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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