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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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