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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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