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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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