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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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