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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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