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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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