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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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