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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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