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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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