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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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