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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by 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 ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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