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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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