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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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