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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training 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 learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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