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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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