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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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