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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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