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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching 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 stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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