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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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