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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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