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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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