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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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