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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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