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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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