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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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