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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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