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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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