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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive 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 students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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