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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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