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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by 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 make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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