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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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