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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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