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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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