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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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