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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC 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 courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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