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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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