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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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