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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction 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 learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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