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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing 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 MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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