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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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