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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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