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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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