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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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