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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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