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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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