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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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