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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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