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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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