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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students 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 several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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