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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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