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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle 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 educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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