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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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