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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training 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 students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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