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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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