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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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