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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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