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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics 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 organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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