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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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