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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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