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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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