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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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