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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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