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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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