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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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