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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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