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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively 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 stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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