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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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