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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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