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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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