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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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