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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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