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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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