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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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