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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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