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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)