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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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