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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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