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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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