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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that 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 we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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