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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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