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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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