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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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