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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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