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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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