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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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