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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. 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 MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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