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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive 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 participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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