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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured 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 institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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