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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive 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 students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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