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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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