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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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