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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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