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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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