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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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