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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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