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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education