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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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