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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major 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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