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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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