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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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