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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates 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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