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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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