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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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