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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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