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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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