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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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