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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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