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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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