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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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