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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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