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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for 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 institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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