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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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