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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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