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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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