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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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