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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive 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 be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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