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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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