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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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