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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? 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 institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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