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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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