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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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