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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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