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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling 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 institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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