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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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