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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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