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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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