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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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