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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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