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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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