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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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