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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online 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 teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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