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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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