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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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