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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive 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 students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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