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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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