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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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