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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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