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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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