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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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