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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education 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 assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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