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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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