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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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