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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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