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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? 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 and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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