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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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