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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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