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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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