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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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