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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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