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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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