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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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