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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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