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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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