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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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