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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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