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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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