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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of 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 organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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