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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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