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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively 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 organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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