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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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