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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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