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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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