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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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