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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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