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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education 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 make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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