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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online 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 organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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