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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the 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 institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key 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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