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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education 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 learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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