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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? 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 to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers 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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