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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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