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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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