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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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