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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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