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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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