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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively 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 institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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