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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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