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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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