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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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