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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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