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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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