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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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