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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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