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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? 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 to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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