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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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