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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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