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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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