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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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