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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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