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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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