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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended 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 institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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