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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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