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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-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 teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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