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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively 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 certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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