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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively 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 institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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