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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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