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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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