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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by 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 institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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