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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? 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 massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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