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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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