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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers 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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