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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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