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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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