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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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