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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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