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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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