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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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