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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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