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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended 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 assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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