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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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