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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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