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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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