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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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