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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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