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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively 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 be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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