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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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