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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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