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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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