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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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