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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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