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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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