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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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