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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive 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 organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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