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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not 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 several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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