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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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