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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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